OAKS, Pa., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valley Forge Scientific Corp. announced that Bruce A. Murray, a director of the company, has been hired as the company's Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Murray, who has been a director of the company since 1992, has been hired as the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In this position, Mr. Murray will be responsible for the day-to-day operations including manufacturing, engineering, sales, regulatory and administration and will be reporting to Jerry L. Malis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Murray will remain a director of the company.

"Bruce Murray has extensive background in the electrosurgical and medical device industries and has already provided Valley Forge Scientific valuable assistance in several projects over the last several months. Having Bruce Murray as part of our management team will better enable Valley Forge Scientific to achieve our objectives and goals," said Malis.

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